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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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